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LGBT Inclusion: Finding Commonality in Our Multiple Identities
Greenville Chamber of Commerce Diversity Summit
Simma Lieberman [email protected]
510-527-0700
INTRODUCE YOURSELF
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS WORKSHOP?
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender
WHAT IS LGBT?
Transgender refers to gender identity
Lesbian, Gay Bisexual refer to sexual orientation
Gender Expression
Transgender person can be heterosexual, lesbian, gay or bi-sexual
LGTB
Describe your weekend or a vacation you took with other people, without using any pronouns, or gender descriptive nouns
- She - Him - His - Mother - Sister
He HerHersFatherBrother
A DAY WITHOUT A PRONOUN
Sexual orientation vs. alternative life style vs. sexual preference
LGTB vs. Homosexual
Sexual orientation vs. sexual activity
Wife and Wife Husband and Husband
THE LGTB LEXICON
BEING UNCOMFORTABLE IS “NORMAL”
Geographic BackgroundReligion/Faith Spirituality
EducationParental StatusMarital StatusOccupation
Hobbies/RecreationMilitary Status
Economic Status/Income
RaceEthnicityGender
AgeGender IdentityAbility/Dis-Ability
Sexual OrientationReligion/Faith/Spirituality
Organization
Work Level
Work Status
Salary/Hourly
Membership Organizations
Present Geographic Location
Educational Institutions
Personality
Our Multiple Identities
DON’T KNOW? GET AN LGBT INFORMANT
Contact Simma for free 30 minute consult
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